IMRA Tinahely Half Marathon
🏞️ Tinahely Half Marathon – Wicklow (21 km) 🏅
Join the inaugural Tinahely Half Marathon in South Wicklow! This challenging 21 km course features over 1,100 m of ascent across difficult terrain, ideal for advanced runners seeking a true mountain half-marathon experience.
📅 Date: Saturday, 15th August 2026
⏰ Time: 11:00
📍 Location: Tinahely, South Wicklow (c. 40 mins west of Rathnew)
🎽 Event Overview:
Distance: 21 km
Short Course: Not available
Climb: 1,100 metres
Difficulty: Difficult (Difficulty 9 – >500 m ascent, >10 km sections)
Terrain: Difficult
Race Marking: Only major junctions marked
GPS Allowed: No
League: Leinster Half-Marathon League
🎟️ Entry Details:
Entry details are not available yet
Entries usually open a couple of weeks before the event
🎒 Mandatory Kit:
Level C – Advanced Kit:
Waterproof jacket with integrated hood and taped seams
Hat or buff
Gloves
Whistle
Charged mobile phone with emergency number stored
Foil blanket, bivvy bag, or equivalent
Waterproof full leg cover
Means to carry a minimum of 500 mL water
Emergency food
Map of route/area
Compass
All runners must carry the above items. Final kit requirements will be confirmed on race day depending on conditions and communicated at registration. Failure to carry required kit may result in refusal of entry or disqualification. Random checks may occur.
📍 Route Description: TBC
🚗 Getting There: Tinahely, South Wicklow, approx. 40 mins west of Rathnew
⏱️ Early Start: TBC
📝 Organisers Instructions:
Part of the inaugural Leinster Weekend
Route and logistics subject to permissions; updates will be posted soon
Trial Race: Second of two trial races for the Nasego Mountain Running Six Nations in Italy (5–6 September 2026). Qualifying athletes must participate in both Vertical and Trofeo races. First trial race: Lug Uphill, 14 August 2026
Qualifying times will be added to the event page in 2026
Website: Trofeo Nasego
Queries: highperformance@imra.ie
A tough, scenic half-marathon and a key trial for mountain running enthusiasts! ⛰️🔥
